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Adjective
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Fennel, cumin, coriander and black pepper perfume sistani, another round flatbread with barley mixed into the wheat flour for a nutty taste and pliant crumb.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026 -
The resumption of relations comes just months after Washington ousted Venezuela’s former president and replaced him with a more pliant leader, and could unlock billions of dollars in financing for Caracas, analysts said.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The popularity of the show and its pliable format would inspire any number of subsequent series, from That’s Incredible!—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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The result is super pliable, puff-every-time tortillas.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Suburban growth accelerated during COVID, McShane said, especially with flexible working options.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Company leaders said the expansion reflects growing demand for smaller, more flexible grocery footprints in urban areas.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Moss-colored chaise longues in the living area, piled with pillows and wool blankets, are perfectly positioned to take in the view, as are the four-poster beds with wool-blend mattresses and willowy gauzy curtains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Given the differences in Western and Eastern beauty standards, and the realities of setting a romance in the hockey world, neither Shane nor Ilya fit the mold of BL’s feminine, willowy bishonen.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Unlike traditional denim that fits one minute and not the next, these jeans have a stretchy elastic waistband with an adjustable drawstring that can easily be loosened after a big meal or tightened to ensure a secure fit.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The elastic waist keeps it ultracomfy.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The supple Italian leather, sugarcane midsole, and durable TPR outsoles are designed to provide hours of comfort and long-lasting wear on those warm summer days.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The palate is supple and slightly creamy, with vibrant acidity and fresh cane character that lend fruity and herbal notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.—
Peter Marks,
Washington Post,
26 Jan. 2023
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For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.—
Forrest Brown,
CNN,
21 June 2022
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The dog couldn’t go in her room so soon after her transplant, so Aspen dabbed colors on a small canvas and handed it to Scott, who put it in a plastic bag and smeared peanut butter on top.—
Laura Ungar,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Use pruning shears to cut the stems at ground level and place the cuttings in a plastic bag for disposal.—
Caroline Biggs,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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“Semiflexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiflexible. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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